Professional MSc in Games and Playable Media in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 23,052
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
15 months

Our program offers two master's degrees: a Master of Science in Games and Playable Media and a Master of Science in Serious Games. These intensive 15-month programs span five quarters, blending technical expertise with design creativity to push boundaries in gaming. Students develop innovative approaches for contemporary games while pioneering new formats and exploring cutting-edge interactive experiences.

The Games and Playable Media MS (GPM) is a career-focused, five-quarter program that equips students for the gaming industry. This degree delves into groundbreaking video game development across diverse genres, target audiences, and platforms. Participants build core competencies in game technology and design principles while mastering advanced techniques that foster creative expression. Through professional methodologies, critical analysis of games, and original concept development, the curriculum thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers as game developers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Resume or Curriculum Vitae Online Portfolio is required Submit your most exciting and relevant work This can include student projects personal work individual or in groups is strongly encouraged In the case of group work ensure that your specific contributions are enumerated The portfolio may include one or more of the following 10-15 still images maximum 10 minutes of video maximum video is highly recommended 2-3 links to interactive pieces maximum Recommendations for an excellent online portfolio A Statement of purpose is required Please describe your plans for graduate study or research and for your future occupation or profession Include any information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and qualifications for graduate study at the University of California Santa Cruz Recommended length is a concise 2-4 pages single spaced A Personal History Statement is required A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last two years of undergraduate education. This should be displayed on your official academic records. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process Upload your unofficial transcripts in the online application Official copies are not currently required for the application only for accepting an offer of admission however we reserve the right to change this requirement at any time. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought. Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree. Internet-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores. 89 for applicants to the Applied Mathematics Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics Computational Media Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Natural Language Processing and Statistical Sciences programs. 83 for applicants to the Human Computer Interaction program 83 for all other programs. Other TOEFL minimum acceptable scores.

Tuition USD 23,052

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